Condition: Near Mint
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Product Description: This SA Wehrmannschaft Armband is an incredibly well-preserved piece that would be very hard to upgrade. This pattern of armband is often referred to by collectors as a “SA Sports Armband,” because the emblem is the same as that used for the SA Sports Badge. In fact, this armband style was used by members of the the SA Wehrmannschaft, an SA sub-organization tasked with conducting paramilitary training. This one is textbook, with a Bevo machine woven roundel featuring a wreathed sword and swastika emblem that is perfectly executed in gold thread with brown highlights. This roundel has been machine stitched to a band of bright red cotton. All of the edges of this exceptionally clean armband have been neatly finished with red machine stitching, including the short ends which are joined in the back with a typical seam. Inside, this SA Wehrmannschaft Armband is complete with a partial RZM paper tag. This armband is unissued and unworn, and features crisp, pristine fabric and a roundel that is virtually free of age toning. It displays extremely well, and is in a very strong, near mint plus condition.
Historical Description: Nearly every military, civil, political and paramilitary organization in existence during the Third Reich used armbands. Armbands were worn on military and civilian uniforms and also on civilian clothes, from suit jackets to work clothing. They were used to denote membership in organizations, to indicate a specific role or function of the bearer, and as insignia of rank. Many organizations would change the design of their armbands over time, which added to the variety produced. These were manufactured in countless variations, ranging from simple printed bands to elaborately hand-embroidered pieces of the highest quality. Some Nazi armbands were worn by all members of large organizations and were made by the millions. Others were intended for use at a specific time and place and were unique. Many types were made in very limited numbers. Some bore metal insignia or special identifiers that indicated the wearer’s rank, unit affiliation, or nationality. Armbands were sometimes but not always marked with ink stamps by the issuing authorities.
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